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Expression Exercises

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An expression is a word or group of words used in a particular situation or by particular people.

In English an expression doesn't always have a particular grammar structure but is commonly used in spoken English.

Examples :

  • OK!
  • Oh my god!
  • See you later! 
  • What’s up?
  • How’s it going?
  • How are things?
  • How about you?
  • Pretty good.
  • Same as always.
  • Could be better.
  • Can't complain.
  • No problem.
  • No worries.
  • My pleasure.
  • Anytime.
  • Anyway, ...
  • I have no idea.
  • Exactly.
  • Absolutely.
  • That’s for sure.
  • I couldn’t agree more.
  • You’re telling me!
  • I’ll say!
  • I suppose so.
  • That’s great!
  • Poor you.
  • Sorry!
  • Alright!
  • What a day!
  • Fancy meeting you here!
Expression example sentences
Yes, Cate speaking.Да, Кэйт слушает.
I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please?Думаю, бутылка чистая, но ты не мог бы помыть бокал, пожалуйста?
Can you open the oven door for me, please?Можешь открыть дверцу печки для меня, пожалуйста?
Really? Very interesting.Правда? Очень интересно.
Can we have the menu, please?Можно нам меню, пожалуйста?
Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks.Привет, Рокко! Нет, спасибо.
Can we have our drinks before the meal please?Вы можете подать нам напитки до еды, пожалуйста?
Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please?Да, можно мне бокал Шардоне, пожалуйста?
Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please?Ты можешь передать мне разделочную доску и нож, пожалуйста?
Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think.Так как они пользуются моими продуктами, то мы можем "взять взаймы" немного их хлеба, я думаю.
See you at the station at 5.Увидимся на станции в 5.
Oh, you mean Mike, I guess.Оу, ты наверно имеешь в виду Майка, я предполагаю.
Can I have the ad number for it, please?Вы можете сообщить мне номер объявления, пожалуйста?
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!Можешь почистить мне несколько картофелин? Пожалуйста!
That's okay, can we do it first thing, please?Отлично, можем мы сделать это в первую очередь, пожалуйста?
Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!?Пожалуйста, ты мог бы не напоминать мне об этих 10 днях!?
Okay, see you!Ок, увидимся!
What about you?А ты?
She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess.Подозреваю, она больше не смогла видеть твою уродливую физиономию.
Thank you, madam, see you then!Спасибо, мадам, до встречи!

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Be going to
Be going to passive
Be used to / Get used to
Comparative
Defining relative clause
Echo tag
Expression
First conditional
Future
Future continuous
Future perfect continuous
Future perfect passive
Future perfect simple
Future simple passive
Greeting
Have/Get something done
Imperative
Implied conditional
Indirect question
Infinitive of purpose
Interjection
Mixed conditional
Modal
Modal passive
Non-defining relative clause
Other
Past continuous
Past continuous passive
Past perfect continuous
Past perfect passive
Past perfect simple
Past simple
Past simple passive
Polite request / offer / suggestion
Present continuous
Present continuous passive
Present perfect continuous
Present perfect passive
Present perfect simple
Present simple
Present simple passive
Question tag
Reduced relative clause
Reported speech imperative
Reported speech question
Reported speech request
Reported speech statement
Second conditional
Short answer
Superlative
Third conditional
Used to / would (past habit)
Was/were going to
Was/were supposed to
Wish
Would rather
Zero conditional